Aurad - Jevargi, Kalaburagi

Aurad is a village situated in the Jevargi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Jevargi and around 40 km from Gulbarga. Kellur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aurad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aurad is 620775. The village covers a total geographical area of 2095.41 hectares and falls under the 585302 pincode. Jevargi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Aurad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jevargi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalaburagi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aurad

According to the 2011 Census, Aurad village had a total population of 2,393 people, including 1,184 males and 1,209 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.29%, with male literacy at 65.35% and female literacy at 43.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 952.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Aurad

Aurad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Aurad

Public transport in the Aurad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Halakatta, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jevargi to Aurad is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Aurad is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aurad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Aurad village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Aurad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Aurad village are given below:

FAQs about Aurad